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dismissed EB-1A

Climatology And Water Resources Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Th...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criter...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Display Of Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases
dismissed EB-1A

Transportation Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum requirement of three evidentiary criteria. While the director ack...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The third motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate any error in the AAO's prior decision to dismiss the s...
Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Remuneration Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was rejected because the petitioner failed to prove that the original appeal was timely filed. The petitioner submi...
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's profession as a lawyer was found not to fall within the statutorily enumerated fields of '...
Field Of Endeavor (Law) Major Internationally Recognized Award
dismissed EB-1A

Acrobatics

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Awards Judging Critical Role High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Dancesport

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for an alien of...
Awards Or Prizes Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Video Game Design

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the minimum of three regulatory criteria for an...
Original Artistic Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed after the 33-day deadline. The director's decision was issued on March 7, 2012, but the appeal ...
Timely Filing
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The AAO found the petitioner did no...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to include a required statement regarding j...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Submission Of New Facts/Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely, as it was filed after the 30-day deadline. The AAO also noted that, even if timely, the appeal would be...
dismissed EB-1A

Marine Biology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner willfully misrepresented multiple material facts. The AAO found that the petitioner submitte...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
sustained EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner, a squash player and instructor, had met the minimum eligibility req...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Original Athletic Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility. Specifically for the prizes or awards criterion, the eviden...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the evidentiary requirements. The AAO determined the petitioner abandoned the c...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Computer Graphics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Policy Analyst

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the requisite number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO ...
Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the classification. Specifically, regarding the prizes a...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of l...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Final Merits Determination Failure To Identify Specific Error On Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the high standard for extraordinary ability. The AAO affirmed the director's ...
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Judging The Work Of Others Display Of The Alien'S Work Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Rowing Coach

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director and the AAO determined...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting the minimum of three required evidentiary criteri...
Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Exercise And Sport Psychology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria req...
Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the minimum required three evidentiary criteria. The p...
Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
remanded EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The director's decision was withdrawn because it contained contradictory conclusions, first stating the petitioner met three criteria and th...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ix)
dismissed EB-1A

Biological Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary to qualify as ...
Memberships
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting the required minimum of three evidentiary criteri...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Philosophy And Islamic Studies

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Entertainment Journalism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. Speci...
(I) Prizes Or Awards (V) Original Contributions (Viii) Leading Or Critical Role (Ix) High Salary (X) Commercial Successes
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because it was not filed within the required time frame. The petitioner submitted the appeal 58 days after the dire...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Violinist

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The AAO found the original I-140 petition was improperly filed beca...
Signature Requirement Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Failure To Meet At Least Three Regulatory Criteria Intent To Continue Work In Field
dismissed EB-1A

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Awards Memberships Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Model

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Major Award Ten Regulatory Criteria Prior O-1 Approval
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classi...
Major, Internationally Recognized Award At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Final Merits Determination (Kazarian Two-Step Analysis)
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on December 26, 2012, making the appeal due by Jan...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Confined Space Entry Technician

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Dance

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not establish that the prev...
Judging Awards Membership Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Anthropology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classific...
Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the minimum of three regulatory criteria required. Alt...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested to withdraw the petition. This request followed an AAO notice that found the petit...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion was dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to submit a required statement about judicial proceedings. Addi...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Filing Requirements For A Motion Response To Notice Of Intent To Dismiss
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The service center issued its decision on December 20, 2012, requiring the appeal to ...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Or Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Martial Arts

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed for failing to meet procedural requirements, as the petitioner did not submit a required statement about ...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
dismissed EB-1A

Postdoctoral Scholar

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility under the required minimum of three regulatory criteria. The d...
Judging Original Contributions Scholarly Articles Awards Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Chinese Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. While t...
Prizes Or Awards Judging Membership In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3) Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Film

· Individual
The petitioner established eligibility for the 'published material' criterion and for making one 'original contribution of major significanc...
Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Ship Modeler

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to follow up with a required legal brief or supporting evidence. ...
dismissed EB-1A

Chromatography And Analytical Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the minimum eligibility requirement of establishing at least three of the ten...
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Modeling

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Fencing

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's demonstrated extraordinary ability was as a fencing competitor, while his intended employ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Major International Award Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise
dismissed EB-1A

Piano

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classif...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because it was determined to be moot. The AAO noted that the petitioner had already been granted lawful permanent r...
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because counsel, after filing the appeal, failed to submit the promised brief or additional evidence. As ...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusions of law or statements of ...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)
dismissed EB-1A

Make-Up Artist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the peti...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The appeal was received by the service center 21 days after the decision was issued, ...
Timeliness Of Appeal Filing Motion To Reopen/Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Violinist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria for...
Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Ballroom Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she would continue to work in her area of extraordinary ability. The AAO...
One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Lesser Nationally/Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise
dismissed EB-1A

Biotechnology

· Individual
The appeal was primarily rejected as improperly filed because counsel failed to submit a required updated Form G-28. In an alternative findi...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Memberships In Associations
dismissed EB-1A

Field Hockey

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove she would continue to work in her area of expertise, field hockey, in the Un...
Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise Sustained National Or International Acclaim Evidentiary Criteria (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3))
dismissed EB-1A

Acrobatic Performance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found that the petitioner did not meet the minimum requirement of satisfying at least three of the ...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Display Of The Alien'S Work At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services, In Relation To Others In The Field
dismissed EB-1A

Taekwondo

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. T...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Makeup Art

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a legal brief or additional evidence in a timely manner...
Awards Membership Original Contributions High Salary Final Merits Determination
dismissed EB-1A

Nephrology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability and sustained national or internatio...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Nephrology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director and the AAO found that...
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, while the petitioner submitted evidence that met the plain language of three regulatory criteria, the AAO ...
Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles
sustained EB-1A

Television Advertising

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the minimum evidentiary requirements for an alien of extraordinary ability...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed EB-1A

Molecular And Cell Biology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the requisite number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO ...
Awards Or Prizes Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria required...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Petitioner Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it was filed untimely, 34 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 30-day...
Motion To Reopen And Reconsider
dismissed EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the required number of regulatory criteria. Specifical...
Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility based on a one-time achievement, such as a major, internatio...
One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award)
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Published Articles Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Articles
dismissed EB-1A

Cardiology

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Chinese Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO made a formal finding of material misrepresentation, determining that the petitioner willfully subm...
Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the...
Major Internationally Recognized Awards Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as improperly filed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to submit a required updated Form G-28, N...
dismissed EB-1A

Photography

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically address the reasons for the denial or identify any erroneou...
Published Material About The Alien
sustained EB-1A

Business

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner's evidence met three of the ten regulatory criteria. In its final merits deter...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Viii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Ix)
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed (rejected) because it was untimely filed. The petitioner sent the appeal to the wrong office, and it was not receiv...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Grain Industry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
Original Contributions Of Major Significance Judging Honors/Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed for failing to meet regulatory requirements. The motion to reopen presented no new facts...
Awards Published Material Judging Original Contributions Artistic Display Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes Membership Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-1A

Ice Figure Skating

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Leading Or Critical Role
dismissed EB-1A

Sculpture

· Organization
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed. The attorney representing the petitioner was found to have an 'Inactive' bar status...
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed primarily for procedural reasons. The motion was untimely, filed 43 days after the decision was issued, e...
Timely Filing Of Motion Submission Of New Facts For Motion To Reopen Statement On Judicial Proceedings
remanded EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received 35 days after the director's decision was issued, exceeding t...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because the petitioner improperly filed an appeal of a prior AAO decision back to the AAO. The AAO does not exercise...
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner attempted to file an appeal of a prior AAO decision with the AAO itself, but ...
dismissed EB-1A

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The director determined that the pe...
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
dismissed EB-1A

Acting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability. The evidence for the 'prizes or awa...
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
dismissed EB-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the original appeal was filed untimely. The appeal was received on the 34th day ...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Definition Of Legal Holiday
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

· Individual
The director denied the petition for failing to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's counsel filed an app...
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success
dismissed EB-1A

Sciences

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's requisite extraordinary ability. The director determin...
Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes Comparable Evidence

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